1. Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice Investigate drawing and other visual communication devices, ideas and problem-solving tools for professional practice

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice

1.1 Investigate drawing and other visual communication devices, ideas and problem-solving tools for professional practice

1.2 Evaluate how different practitioners use different tools and make links to own work

1.3 Examine and challenge own barriers to drawing

1.4 Determine the ways in which drawing and other visual representation tools could be used to support own practice

2. Support practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation

2.1 Establish and follow safe work practices for selected techniques

2.2 Generate and develop ideas through the use of different materials and techniques

2.3 Consider the presentation situation when selecting techniques, tools and materials

2.4 Create variety in compositions and spatial fields using visual elements

2.5 Experiment with techniques and mixed media to produce single and multi-colour visuals

2.6 Compare and contrast the value of electronic and hand drawing for specific purposes

3. Develop individual approach to use of drawing

3.1 Evaluate the success of completed drawings in communicating ideas

3.2 Evaluate the process of drawing and visual representation as a professional practice tool

3.3 Determine the value and place of drawing and visual representation in own practice based on experimentation